Associate Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift

Eurofins QTA Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Chemist, where you will contribute to environmental testing and safety. This role involves utilizing your analytical skills to conduct tests, analyze samples, and ensure compliance with SOPs. You'll work with advanced laboratory instruments and collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to sustainability and health. With a commitment to diversity and career development, this is an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment while making a positive impact on society and the planet. If you have a passion for science and a desire to innovate, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Strong computer and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples and document data following SOPs.
• Run instrumentation associated with Instrumental Wet Chemistry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Equivalent experience or two years of industry experience

Tools

Laboratory instruments (e.g., discrete analyzer, TOC analyzers)

Computer software for data analysis

Job description

Associate Chemist - Instrumental Wet Chemistry - Environment Testing - 2nd Shift

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Associate Chemist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate skill in using the computer to access information, perform complex mathematical calculations and prepare reports
• Analyze samples independently
• Review, evaluate, calculate, enter, upload and verify data as required
• Document data following SOPs
• Perform quantitative transfer and dilutions
• Read and understand the principles of instruments used for assigned work
• Perform effective written and oral communication with coworkers
• Evaluate current analytical system performance and suggest/implement improvements to maximize quality and productivity
• Assist with updating SOPs as needed to ensure compliance
• Keep individual training records updated
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Prepare various analyses using approved methods and SOP
• Run instrumentation associated with Instrumental Wet Chemistry, including but not limited to discrete analyzer, flow analyzer, TOC analyzers, and Ion Chromatography
• Performs other duties as assigned

Role is 2nd Shift, 3pm - 11:30pm

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; or equivalent experience or two years (or more) of directly related industry experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Previous experience in a lab setting
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English.

Salary range: $18-20/hour

Please note - Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.